Nice look at the story thus far of Def Jam-signed August Rigo.

www.augustrigo.com

Previously: NEW MIXTAPE: August Rigo “Too Big To Fail”

D-Sisive drops another highly impressive full-length offering and I can’t lie – I’ve kinda felt like this dude is getting super overlooked in more ‘traditional’ hip-hop circles within the city. I mean, to each his own – but I just feel it’s kind of weird that what this dude’s been putting out since ’08 hasn’t gotten more ‘true-school’ acknowledgment. Especially considering that he’s a product/student/member of the very era we hail as the last vestige of the golden age. Anyways congrats to D-Sisive and his team for dropping another dope release.

And now, a word from the man himself:

it’s 11:38pm. in 22 minutes i’ll be releasing my 6th album. run with the creeps.

i’m refusing to use capital letters.

the only lights in my apartment come from my television. last week’s episode of dragon’s den. on mute.

i don’t feel the same way i’ve felt on my previous release eves. over excited? jaded? tired? low expectations? i can’t figure it out. i know i’m proud of this album. that’s all that matters, i suppose.

today my label informed me theres has been a lot of pre-orders. i’ve never been one to sell a lot of albums. the news made me happy. my vancouver show was packed. my shows are rarely. things definitely seem to be picking up. i’m happy.

and now the favour. i hope you don’t mind me asking one of you. not a difficult one. if you choose not to, i understand. this album has had minimal to zero promotion. this is usually the case. something i’m used to. this time around i need your help. nothing fancy. if you feel up for it, please mention the release in a facebook status. or a tweet. or pass the bandcamp/iTunes link on to a friend. or two. and if you like the music, come visit me when i’m in your town. if you choose to grant me this favour, your effort officially makes us posse members. a band. creeps!

iTunes:
http://itunes.apple.com/album/run-with-the-creeps/id477770506

Bandcamp:
http://urbnet.bandcamp.com/album/run-with-the-creeps

if you tweet, please include the hashtag #Creeps

does this request seem desperate? maybe. what’s the worst that can happen? you refuse. i’ve been through worse! 😉 your help will not go unnoticed and will be greatly appreciated. keep the train moving forward.

will this album match drake’s sales? absolutely not. will it change my life? hopefully. but not drastically. it’s going to take a lot more and i have a lot more in me.

5 minutes till release!

if you’ll excuse me, i must tupperware tomorrow’s lunch. work at 9!

hope you enjoy Run With The Creeps.

Derek
@dsisive

ps. i’d like to thank everyone involved in creating this album. and i’d like to thank everyone i make music for. hope to meet you all.

P.S. Celebrate the album release November 18th @ The Rivoli (332 Queen St. West).

Previously: NEW MUSIC: D-Sisive “Run With The Creeps” (Sampler) + Release Party (November 18th @ The Rivoli)

Directed by Danny Dah-Vedeoh.

Off Dynamic’s latest project “A Genius Gone Mad – The EP”.

Produced by Century.

Previously: NEW VIDEO: Dynamic “I Do My Best” (Directed by Danny Dah-Vedeoh)

Look, I even posted it on a #DopeAssMonday. Shouts to 6th mang. Dilla RIP.

The 6^th Letter has released his latest single “4:20am” produced by the legendary J.Dilla. The track is featured on The 6^th Letter’s side project entitled “Dope Ass Monday”.

Youtube Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyUCprsnMD0

Hailing from the city of the Raptors, the 19 year old up and coming rapper Kevon Samuels better known, as The 6^th Letter is a promising new talent coming out of Toronto. 6th has been writing since the fourth grade, but has taken it seriously since the spring of ’09 and since then created a nostalgic sound that has remnants of the “boom bap” rap style, from the 90’s era with a new school twist. His style of rap has been recognized by the likes of Taylor Gang artist/producer Neako and has recruited 6th to his imprint The World Music Group and has been featured on Jonny Shipes “GoodTalk Vol. 9: Curb Your Enthusiasm” that was hosted by Big K.R.I.T. As well, 6^th is the founder of his own collective called, Above The Rest ENT. The 6th Letter currently has two mixtapes out which are: “What The F?” and his latest release “Go Green” presented by The Smokers Club, The Goodie Bag Blog, and Goodfellamedia.com. “Go Green” is not only currently available for purchase on iTunes but is also an anti tobacco movement. In a short amount of time 6^th Letter has been cosigned by the likes of Jonny Shipes, opened for Curren$y, Big K.R.I.T., Mac Miller, Smoke DZA, and has put out two mixtapes, the sky is the limit for this star on the rise and he is sure to make noise in the city of Toronto and beyond.

DOWNLOAD: The 6th Letter – 4:20 AM

Previous: VIDEO: The 6th Letter (Trip To NYC)

That Church boy is gearing up for the release of his sophomore mixtape and makes a stop on a new Internet radio show / website called CONNECTDADOT in the process. Look for a new official video from Church in the upcoming weeks.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

November 13, 2011 (Toronto, ON)– The Leader Of The New School CHURCH CHIZZLE is taking the local Hip-Hop scene back to the basics, the rising emcee has been hard at work on The “Go-To” Church 2 Mixtape (#GoToChurch2), which will be releasing on Feb,11/2012. The highly anticipated follow-up release to last year’s debut project, The “Go-To” Church mixtape.

Church Chizzle paid a visit to local radio station CFRE 91.9FM to speak with CONNECTDADOT host KSHOULZ about the upcoming release. The emcee revealed his plans to release a music video Nov, 27/11 as part of The “Go-To” Church Sundays series. This campaign will feature a new music video every other Sunday for the next 5 months, as well as interactive video blogs.

Since showcasing his skills at such high profile events as this year’s Manifesto Festival, and his reign as Much Music’s Rap City’s #Freestyle champion, Church has taken time off the performance circuit to put in work on the upcoming project. Set to release on February 11 2012, The Go-To Church 2 features tracks such as “Back to the Wall”, a collaboration with Freedom Writers emcee Adam Bomb.

Check out this video clip from Church’s interview and “Headlines” freestyle, as heard on CONNECTDADOT:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0c51QNyrHI

Keep up to date with Go-To Church Sundays videos and video blogs by subscribing to Church Chizzle’s channel on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/myboychurch

Follow Church on Twitter @MyBoyChurch and visit him on Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/ChurchChizzle

Previous: VIDEO: Manifesto presents “First Look Cypher” (Viral Promo)

Previous: VIDEO: Rapcity’s “Hashtag Freestyle” (Jewels Vs Church Chizzle)

Some easy/breezy/soulful/boombap niceness from Lisa Michelle over a Silver Roland (formerly known as Solitair) production.

http://www.thisislisamichelle.com/

http://zadishefreeman.com/

Previously: NEW VIDEO: Silver Roland “Change The World” + Album Release Party Tonight @ The Orbit Room (580a College St.)

Directed by Marcos Fantu.

First full video from Ian Kamau’s “One Day Soon” album, out now.

iankamau.com

Previously: NEW VIDEO: Ian Kamau “The Girl” (Cover) (Visual #3 of 3) (Directed by Ian Kamau & Andrea Roberts.)

Famous releases Part 1 in his “Road To Center Stage” EP-series, hoated by DJ Kay Slay. With appearances from Rich Kidd, Melanie Durrant, Memphis Bleek plus production from Burd & Keyz, Boi-1da, Tone Mason & Supervice.

Famous – Road To Center Stage EP (Part 1) (Hosted by DJ Kayslay)

Famous – Road To Center Stage EP (Part 1) (No DJ)

http://www.roadtocenterstage.com/

Tracklist and credits after the jump!

Previously: NEW MUSIC: Kid Ink feat. Famous, Red Cafe & MGK “My City” + Tinchy Stryder feat. Famous, Tinie Tempah & Chipmunk “GameOver”

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Nice!

Don’t be a stranger!

November, marks the official launch of PERFECK STRANGERS.
http://www.easparkpro.com/perfeckstrangers.htm

It’s easy to say that Perfeck Strangers are an unlikely pair, but when listening to their music you would think they have been rhyming together for years. Both accomplished rappers in their own rights, their union presents a “perfeck” melding of talent in the vein of Hip Hop’s most heralded duos, such as Black Star, De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest, Little Brother and Kanye West and Jay Z as well. Dan-e-o and Promise have even been compared to legendary tag-teams like EPMD and Das EFX for the way they effortlessly flip lines back and forth with each other.Joining forces after years of blessing eardrums as impeccably brilliant soloists, veteran Toronto emcees Dan-e-o and Promise are now tackling the world of music as the tandem, PERFECK STRANGERS.

November 16th inside Da What (411 College St) we celebrate the release of the PERFECK STRANGERS video ‘Ghetto’.  With music by award winning DJ LAW. No cover. Great music. Cheap drinks.

Presented by EasParkPro and Urbnet, this is the industry party of the month taht you don’t want to miss! Get on board with Perfeck Strangers here.

Be the first to listen to Listen to ‘Ghetto’ right here.

‘Ghetto’ is also available on iTunes.

This past Friday Montreal and Canada’s hip-hop scene lost one of its most important stalwarts. Matt ‘Dutch’ Garner was a promoter and founder of EscapeMTL.ca. Current reports state he, along with another victim, were killed when purposely set ablaze during a dispute last Friday evening. Personally I knew Matt via back and forth emails with respect to music coming out of MTL’s local hip-hop scene. His death is a huge blow to that city’s movement – but most importantly an extremely tragic one based on the reported circumstances. Our condolences go out to Matt’s family, friends, loved ones, and the entire Montreal hip-hop community.

Rest in peace Matt ‘Dutch’ Garner.

For more details check the links below.

http://www.hiphopcanada.com/2011/11/rest-in-peace-matt-dutch-garner-killed-in-montreal-on-friday-nov-11th-news-tribute/

http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/Montreal+police+probe+double+homicide/5702081/story.html

http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/Crime/2011/11/12/18959316.html